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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 318.42 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 318.42 and 179.04 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 318.42 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/318.42 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 318.42 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 57,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009.92/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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